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Compare Beauceron and Shiba Inu. Which is better: Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?
Name | Beauceron | Shiba Inu | Finnish Spitz |
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Origins | France | Japan | Finland |
Group | Working Dogs | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 141 | 45 | 177 |
Reviews | 4 | 9 | 2 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Bas-Rouge Beauce Shepherd French Shorthaired Shepherd Berger De Beauce |
Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog |
Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? | Large | Medium | Medium |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Shiba Inu? Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz weight comparison: | 110 pounds (50 kg) | Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg) | 31-35 pounds (14-16 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 110 pounds (50 kg) | Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg) | 33 pounds (15 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz height comparison: | 24-27.5 inches (32-70 cm) | Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) | 15-20 inches (38-51 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 24-27.5 inches (51 cm) | Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) | 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Which is more expensive? | $1200-$1500 | $800-$1000 | $500-$700 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? | Frequent: The Beauceron is easier than average to get. | Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get. | Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get. |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz intelligence: | Smart: The Beauceron dogs have great intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Trainability
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz trainability comparison. | A slightly harder to train than average. | A slightly harder to train than average. | Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? | Beauceron dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. | Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Beauceron dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz behavior/temperament comparison: |
Loving Protective Courageous Loyal Obedient |
Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming |
Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz? | Average to High: Beauceron dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz social needs comparison: | Beauceron dogs are a social breed. | Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. | Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Beauceron dogs have average wanderlust potential. | The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. | The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Beauceron dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Shiba Inu dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Finnish Spitz dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz playfulness comparison: | The Beauceron is a playful breed. | Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz? | Average: The Beauceron barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. | A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? | It is not recommended to keep the Beauceron breed in the home. | Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed. |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Average: Beauceron dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? | Beauceron dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Finnish Spitz dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Beauceron bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Beauceron has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz mouthiness comparison: | Beauceron dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz? | Beaucerons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz health problems comparison: | No data available | Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax |
Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Frequent The Beauceron should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The Shiba Inu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Life Expectancy
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Beauceron, Shiba Inu and Finnish Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Beauceron: 11 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Beauceron can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz?
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz energy level comparison: | Beauceron dogs are high-energy dogs. | Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Beauceron dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need. | Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? | Beauceron dogs don't need too much sleep. | Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? | 6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz weight gain potential comparison: | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Beauceron's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz coat comparison: | Dense | Dense |
Dense Thick Double |
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Colors
What are the original Beauceron, Shiba Inu and Finnish Spitz color? |
Black Gray Tan Rust |
Black Tan Red Cream Sesame | Red Gold |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz grooming comparison: | Easy to groom: The Beauceron doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Beauceron or Shiba Inu or {name3 shedding: | Beauceron dogs shed moderately. | Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. | Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Hypoallergenic
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz? | Medium ⏺ The Beauceron has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Beauceron is an average drooler. | The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Beauceron dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is more friendly? | Beauceron dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? | Beauceron dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. | Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? | Beauceron dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? | Beauceron dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz? |
No Beauceron dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Beauceron is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Beaucerons are usually recommended for elderly people. | Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people. | Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Beauceron or Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz? | Not really Beauceron breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Fighting Dog / Military Dog | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can Beauceron and Shiba Inu and Finnish Spitz have? | 6-7 puppies | 2-4 puppies | 3-6 puppies |
Beauceron vs Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? | No data available |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club | American Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club |
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